Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai

[Erik Lund]

Slowly getting to know the lens better - I used the lens for an assignment today at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, turned out really nice, seems the lens has a sweet spot at f/5.6 when you nail focus, also the lens has almost zero CA, very very impressive performance for such a huge lens,,,

_EGL1989 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

[John Geerts]

Wow, that's a real beauty, Erik !

[Erik Lund]

Thanks John

Here same subject, shot from just a few steps back, show the Winter Garden a bit better and less emphasis on the woman, maybe also better suited to be printed large,,,

_EGL1986 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Impressive. I do prefer the first version, though.

[John Geerts]

A few steps make an big difference in the composition.  Personally I prefer the first one, where the fountain, the reflection in the water and the ceiling make an impressive mirror-like balanced image.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

Very impressive, well done!

[Bjørn Rørslett]

I wonder how the outcome will be using the relay system I have built. Must impose on Jan Anne to bring his 50/1.2 Nikkor as it is a vital component in the relay.

We will know the answer within a few days, I guess. Unless the rain is bucketing down, I surmise the mighty Fish is the first lens Erik will put into use in Scotland !! We could do a video of the ferry run  to the Hebrides.

[BW]

Impressive rendering from this lens. These scenes really suites the lens.

[Akira]

I guess that the front element jutted out above the fountain when the first image was taken.  This is awesome!

[Erik Lund]

Thanks all! - Indeed it was Akira; I was standing with the monopod foot on the edge and the lens extended out over the water in the fountain,,,

[Roland Vink]

Love these pictures.
Never much been interested in circular fish-eye lenses before but this and the "circular fish-eye" thread makes me want one!

[chris dees]

Really nice images, especially the first.

Looking forward to see that beast in Scotland.

[RonVol]

That first shot is a superb example showing how a fisheye ought be used.
Nice work Erik.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Very well done indeed Erik, also #1 for me!!

[Lowell]

Erik,

That first, of the two images, is just stunning!  I am learning a lot about fish eye lenses and how to use them. 

How does that image/lens hold up when displayed near 100% because the web image is really remarkable.

This entire post is so interestingly informative.

Thanks.